Share Email Opening
Title

Director of Central Lab and Biobanking Services  

About the Organization Acutis (www.Acutis.com) is a specialized medical laboratory that complements its hard science with the soft skills of its support teams. This combination allows practitioners to diagnose and treat with greater confidence and with ease.








Acutis serves the medical community and related fields by providing rapid, reliable diagnostic insights that impact clinical decisions in:



-infectious disease



-clinical toxicology for substance use testing and medication monitoring



-oncology





We are a biomedical specialty laboratory that has no tolerance for error.




A company as thorough as it is principled: dedication to the advancement of medical testing, industry-leading turnaround time, and world-class service.





Every sample we take and every report we relay is prepared with this end in mind:


to provide our customers with the highest level of certainty possible.





With a service-first mindset, specialized laboratory capabilities, and the agility to adapt as next-generation therapies evolve, Acutis stands at the Service of Science.





Additionally, building on our platform of advanced science and technology, we have introduced to healthcare professionals to Acutis Reveal™, molecular tests for infectious diseases. These new tests offer physicians and clinicians a greater degree of certainty than any standard or traditional test can. These new products offer further evidence of Acutis' passion for innovative technologies and strategies.





Acutis conducts pioneering research for diagnostic services. We employ NGS, targeted PCR, LC-MS/MS, enhanced microbiology techniques and algorithm-based software to develop new diagnostic solutions.


 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

Acutis is seeking a Director of Central Lab and Biobanking services. This position will report to the Cheif Scientific Officer.

Duties Will Include But Not Limited to the Following:

  • Provide expert advice on central lab services, associated testing and biological samples biobanking in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases and other disease areas for clinical trials and standard patient care.
  • Contribute to the overall strategy and direction of Acutis laboratory services including adapting and modifying objectives based on deep knowledge of the subject matter, feedback of team members, stakeholders, and clients.
  • Deploy best-in-class clinical sample logistics, tracking, reconciliation, processing, and archiving.
  • Evaluate standard and emerging technologies and platforms for central lab work including safety (standard) lab testing, quantitative PCR, and digital PCR.
  • Draft lab manuals to assure proper sample collection, processing, transportation and storage, and work with other function leads and operation staff to coordinate activities such as sample management, tracking and reconciliation.
  • Implement an effective sample traceability module through LIMS including labeling/relabeling and provide sample inventory upon request.
  • Oversee quality of samples received, procured, or prepared for selling.
  • Draft and follow SOPs and perform work in accordance with all applicable Good Clinical Practice rules and regulations including CLIA regulations and CAP guidelines.
  • Track all work-in-progress using specialized informatics systems as well as databases, so that there is a common understanding of status at all times.
  • Search sources and procure biological samples for molecular characterization at Acutis for internal use or reselling.
  • Perform PCR and dPCR bench work including assay validation and clinical sample analyses, and train other bench technologists.
  • Interact with the CSO, R&D Head and other functions to ensure appropriate resources are established to direct assay development or assay transfer and its implementation for a new biomarker test.
  • Provide consultation and address client questions in real time.
  • Manage the budget and resources for the overall department.
  • Provide scientific input into defining value propositions for multiple audiences, including management, clients, and investigators.
 
Position Requirements

Education

  • PhD or MSc degree in one of the biological sciences.

Experience

  • PhD with 7+ or MSc with 10+ years of experience in central lab and/or biobanking in oncology, immunology and/or infectious diseases at a clinical laboratory or Pharma/Biotech.
  • Experience in human samples processing, transportation, storage, tracking and reconciliation.
  • Experience in standard lab testing, qPCR and dPCR.
  • Experience working with various IT solutions, such as LIMS systems and databases, including knowledge of Excel for data transformation and analyses.
  • Self-organized and operate effectively without significant day-to-day oversight, while following the CSO high level instructions and staying tightly connected to key stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal, organization, time-management, and communication skills.
  • Collaborative and teamwork skills.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://AcutisDiagnosticsInc.appone.com



WE ALSO RECOMMEND

Other Jobs Within Same Category
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Molecular) in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 1/5/2024
[Apply Now]

Specimen Accessioner in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 1/5/2024
[Apply Now]


Other Jobs Within 60 Miles
General Application in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 1/5/2024
[Apply Now]

Clinical Toxicology Technologist in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 2/15/2024
[Apply Now]

Independent Contractor Courier Driver in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 3/18/2024
[Apply Now]

Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Molecular) in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 1/5/2024
[Apply Now]

Specimen Accessioner in Hicksville, New York
Posted on: 1/5/2024
[Apply Now]



 


AppOne.comTM   ©1999-2021 HR Services, Inc.
Click here for technical assistance.